Genres: Punk, Hard Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Punk/New Wave, L.A. Punk, American Punk, College Rock, American Underground Active: 80's, 90's, 2000's Formed: 1978 in CA
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The enduring L.A. punk band Social Distortion has overcome numerous personnel shifts, the demise of the Los Angeles hardcore scene that spawned them, and the heroin addiction of singer/guitarist/bandleader Mike Ness to achieve a measure mainstream acceptance for their rootsy, hard-hitting punk without compromise. Inspired by the fertile L.A. punk scene, Ness formed the group in 1978 with drummer Casey Royer and brothers Frank (bass) and Rikk Agnew (guitar). When the brothers left to join the Adolescents, Ness' schoolmate Dennis Danell joined on bass; the next few years saw a revolving-door membership. When the group finally recorded its debut album, Mommy's Little Monster in 1983, the band consisted of Ness, Danell (now on guitar), bassist Brent Liles, and drummer Derek O'Brien. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones, and "Another State of Mind" was one of the few punk videos to air on MTV in 1984.
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Release: June 25, 2007
Label: Epitaph, Time Bomb Recordings
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Release: December 10, 2007
Label: Epitaph, Kung Fu Records, Time Bomb Recordings
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